Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 2573 Serving
After the imperial examination, none of these candidates left.

They are all waiting for the release.

Even the least confident of themselves want to know the outcome.

Pu Chengming was just a teacher in the countryside before, and the county magistrate in his place couldn't find anyone, so he recommended him to make up the numbers.

He also wanted to be an official, but he never thought he could be an official before.

This time he came to take the imperial examination, he also had hope in his heart, but he didn't have much confidence in himself, he was hesitant to leave, moreover, when he came, he had almost used up the travel expenses, here If it is delayed for a few more days, he may not have the money to go back.

He was confused.

The inn he stayed in was just an ordinary inn in Qinzhou City, and other scholars also lived here.

But in comparison, these people are younger, more energetic, and richer.

Therefore, when these people drink, Pu Chengming can only drink some low-quality wine.

This day, it was time to release the rankings, and everyone was waiting in the inn.

Those scholars usually like to make fun of Pu Chengming, but now seeing Pu Chengming's anxious face, they find it more interesting.

"Old Pu, you said that you are quite old, and it doesn't matter if you fail the exam. Why do you care so much?"

"Yes, you are over 50 this year. Even if you pass the exam, is it possible that the imperial court can still use you?"

"Extremely true. The imperial court will not choose people who are too old. You, just die. I heard that you didn't bother to go back. Why don't we pool some money for you?"

"........."

These people didn't mean anything malicious, they just thought it was interesting to talk to Pu Chengming like this.

In other words, they can find some sense of existence.

When Pu Chengming heard what they said, he felt conflicted, but his expression gradually calmed down, and he said: "There is some truth in what you said, if that's the case, then I would like to thank you for your support. "

He is 53 years old this year. To be honest, at this age, he is actually very smart. He is very sophisticated in human relations, and he also knows that face is the most useless thing now.

He didn't know if he could pass the exam, so it would be best if he could get some trouble.

You know, a penny is hard for a hero. If he really has no money to go back, where does he get the money?

Even if I write letters for others, I don't know when I can raise enough money.

After hearing Pu Chengming's words, those scholars were taken aback, as if they didn't expect Pu Chengming to be so direct.

They looked at each other and couldn't help but smile wryly. They said all these words. If they go back on their words, they are afraid that they will be laughed at. In this case, they can only pool some money, not a lot, but it should be nothing to support Pu Chengming to go back to his hometown. questionable.

These people lost some money because of their quick talk, and they were very upset. After sitting back, they didn't chat much, just waiting for the list to be announced.

It didn't take long before people from the yamen began to publish the list.

The two yamen servants walked into the inn, and the scholars in the inn suddenly became excited. The yamen servants entered here, which means that some of them passed the exam, and some of them passed the exam. This is a good thing for them, but they don't know Who is it, if it is yourself, how good it would be?

They are all looking forward to it, but also a little anxious.

At this time, one of the two yamen servants had already shouted: "That is Pu Chengming?"

Pu Chengming was thinking about how to go home, when he heard this, he was taken aback, walked over quickly, and said, "I'm Pu Chengming."

The yamen servant was stunned for a moment, as if he hadn't expected Pu Chengming to be so old, but this was the list made by their king, and they couldn't say anything, so they could only say: "Congratulations, congratulations, you have won the title of our Yunhai Kingdom. Congratulations, congratulations to the first champion in an imperial examination, that is, the first champion in our Yunhai country."

Hearing this, Xiao Pu Chengming had a lot of experience, and he was shocked for a while, he was at a loss for a while, the champion, he never thought that he could win the champion, as long as he can pass the exam, he will be thankful, how could he Is he still the No. [-] pick?

This has become the number one scholar in Yunhai Kingdom, so now he doesn't have to leave Qinzhou City in a hurry?

The people next to him were even more shocked. They felt that Pu Chengming was getting old, so it would be impossible for him to pass the exam. I was a little ashamed, and at the same time I was a little worried. Pu Chengming might be an official in the future. Will Pu Chengming take revenge on them?

They also feel a little bit concerned about money. If they knew this, why did they give Pu Chengming money?
What an idiot, they couldn't help cursing themselves secretly.

But at this time, Pu Chengming finally came to his senses, he reached out and took out some copper coins, handed them to the two yamen servants, and said with a smile: "You two are tired, please accept this little money, I mean .”

The money was naturally given by those scholars just now. Those scholars almost vomited blood when they saw this scene. They have never seen anything like this. Isn't this borrowing flowers to offer Buddha?
It's their money, their money.

They want to cry but have no tears.

And the two yamen servants were immediately happy when they saw that Pu Chengming was so capable. Who wouldn't be happy about this good thing with money?

"In that case, thank you Zhuangyuanlang, we have to go to other places to announce the list, so don't bother."

After finishing speaking, the two yamen servants left. From the beginning to the end, they never went to see other scholars. Obviously, none of those scholars passed the exam.

The yamen servants left, those scholars looked at each other, and suddenly felt that this was too much of a joke, God was playing with them, Pu Chengming is such an old person, how could he become the number one scholar?
"The way of heaven is not fair, the way of heaven is not fair."

Someone couldn't help letting out a long sigh, but Pu Chengming walked over at this time and said: "I will keep in mind the things you have sponsored me, and I will definitely thank you when you make great achievements and become famous."

Now, he still needs this money. After all, before the imperial court arranges a position, he still needs food and accommodation. This is all money, so it is better to use it first.

And what he said undoubtedly made those candidates lie more and more in their hearts. Is there any reason for this?
But in the face of Pu Chengming, who is now the No. [-] scholar, how dare they tease him like before, but they really feel that they can't do it now to curry favor with Pu Chengming.

So they could only smile awkwardly to cover up their real thoughts.

(End of this chapter)